What are the responsibilities and job description for the Craft Instructor - AOE International - Illinois Department of Corrections Returning Residents Program position at TLN Worldwide Enterprises Inc?
Key Responsibilities
Instruction & Curriculum
· Deliver NCCER Core modules (Orientation to the Construction Trades; Basic Safety; Construction Math; Hand/Power Tools; Construction Drawings; Communication; Employability; Material Handling), with lecture, demonstration, and hands-on labs.
· Teach and proctor OSHA-10 General Industry/Construction content per authorized-trainer requirements; prepare learners for the DOL OSHA-10 card.
· Provide First Aid/CPR instruction and skills checks leading to recognized certification (e.g., American Heart Association, American Red Cross).
· Align lesson plans, tasks, performance profiles, and assessments to credential standards and the Clean Jobs bridge-program outcomes (essential employability skills safety).
· Prepare printed packets/assignments for continuity of learning during facility lockdowns.
Safety, Security & Tool Control
· Implement strict tool/equipment inventory and control procedures; maintain secure storage (crib closets/cages) and daily logs.
· Enforce all IDOC and program safety rules (PPE, housekeeping, incident reporting) and model safe work practices at all times.
· Maintain an OSHA-compliant training environment and respond to emergencies per facility protocol.
Learner Support & Equity
· Use adult-learning and trauma-informed, strengths-based strategies; scaffold math/reading as needed; provide tutoring and make-up sessions.
· Embed essential employability skills (communication, teamwork, problem-solving, workplace professionalism) throughout labs and scenarios.
· Monitor progress against NCCER performance profiles; provide timely feedback, re-testing opportunities, and individualized support plans.
Coordination & Compliance
· Coordinate daily with facility staff on schedules, participant movement, room utilization, and safety checks; maintain constant instructor presence during instructional hours.
· Complete required attendance, assessment, and credentialing documentation; support data entry for performance reporting.
· Support transition services (resume touch-points, mock interviews) in collaboration with program staff prior to release; contribute to warm handoffs to external partners.
· Participate in required professional development and technical assistance sessions.
Preferred Qualifications
· NCCER Certified Craft Instructor (CCI)
· OSHA Authorized Trainer (Construction or General Industry) eligible to issue OSHA-10 cards.
· First Aid/CPR Instructor certification (AHA, ARC, or equivalent) or ability to obtain within 60 days.
· 3 years teaching or journey-level field experience in construction/crafts, energy, or facilities trades (or equivalent combination).
· Demonstrated success teaching adult learners; ability to differentiate instruction and assess skills for credential attainment.